Sermons on Eloquent:

What's In A Greeting? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012

Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: *other

Fortified Bronze Wall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us.

I. EXORDIUM: How well are you protected from your enemies and your haters? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are strengthened by the LORD in front of our enemies and the LORD is there to save and deliver us. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 15:20 (Amplified Bible) 15:20 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitude Adjuster Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

True followers of Jesus strive to live out the attitude of Jesus.

The Attitude Adjuster Text: Phil. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When Melissa was about 5 years old and Daniel was 3 we went on a vacation to South Dakota. While we were there we stopped at a gift shop and one of the things we purchased was a paddle made of cedar. Written on this paddle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014

A sermon examining the exciting reality that God is in control.

GOD IS IN CONTROL Haggai 2:20-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 26th, 2025) There are many things this world that we have no control over. Social security is going bankrupt, the national debt is nearing forty trillion, the government is currently shut down, wages are stagnant, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscover Love Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020

Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Very Real Danger Of Spiritual Neglect Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 1, 2021

The issue of Christians who fall away from the faith was present in the New Testament, even as it is today. How can we prevent this from happening, and be vigilant against growing weary of following Christ ourselves?

Today we begin a new message series from the Book of Hebrews which I’ve entitled “The Faith that Endures.” It’s a sobering book because it addresses a sobering topic—an issue that I know that I would prefer not to admit that it exists. It addresses the issue of Christians who are tempted to fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7, 2 Samuel 7:14, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 102:25-27, Deuteronomy 32:43, 1 John 1:9, John 5:17-18, Hebrews 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Prophet

YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT (1 KINGS 13) When Bill Gates' dad asked Warren Buffett and Gates what the most important factor for their success was, they both gave the same answer, “focus.” Bill Gates' focus was depicted in a book (The Innovators) and by Gates' fellow Microsoft co-founder ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Once Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Never once have we ever walked alone. never once did He leave us all alone. He is faithful.

“Connected: Never Once” Ez. 34:11-6; Lk. 15:1-32 The past few weeks we’ve been considering what it means to be connected to God. Admittedly, spiritual disciplines are hard – they take time, effort, and energy. There are times when we simply fail to make a good connection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Way In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is About The Story Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2015

When Linus answered Charlie Brown's question: Doesn't anyone know what Christmas is all about? He point his friend to Luke 2:8-14. But is Christmas all about that one portion of scripture?

For millions of people over the past fifty years the only exposure they have had to the bible happened each Christmas as Linus read Luke chapter 2 verses 8 to 14 from the King James version in response to Charlie Brown’s questions: Doesn’t anyone know what Christmas is all about. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

All Lives Matter

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2016

The prophetic literature is full of instances when the prophet acts as an agent of the heavenly court who informs the people of God that God holds a grievance against them. There was a total disrespect for their fellow man. The forgot "All Lives Matter"

TITLE: ALL LIVES MATTER SCRIPTURE: MICAH 6:8 There has been much debate and concern about the movement that begun in our nation a few short years ago – The “BLACK LIVES MATTER” movement. It is a movement and network that ADVOCATES FOR DIGNITY, JUSTICE AND RESPECT OF BLACK ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Communication Skills

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016

I’ve read articles refering to the communication decline in society today because of the increase in texting. As we advance in technology we are digressing socially. But it isn’t just the young people that have this problem; anyone can be socially lacking

COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTRODUCTION: I’ve read articles that refer to the decline in society today because of the increase in texting. You’ve seen the commercials that have two people sitting right next to each other but they’re texting instead of talking. This has become the norm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Journey Towards Our Destiny: The Jerusalem Road (Newly Updated 2/27/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 14, 2016

This is a sermon leading up to Easter. It looks at the road Jesus took to Jerusalem, and that the road is one of humility, fulfillment, obedience, and destiny. It challenges believers to take this same road for their life.

A Journey Towards Our Destiny: The Jerusalem Road Matthew 21:1-11 As we begin our journey with Jesus towards Easter and the Resurrection, we’ll be taking two roads that Jesus journeyed upon as He approached His destiny, a destiny that was decided before time and the foundations of the earth even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 21:4-5, Philippians 2:8, Zechariah 9:9, Ephesians 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Empowering For Adventure Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2016

Jesus chose "ordinary, unschooled" men to be His disciples. For 3 years He equipped them for a ministry that turned the world upside down. But how did Jesus change them so they were ready for that adventure. And how can He do the same for us?

OPEN: In 1972, NASA launched a space probe named Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, study the planet and its moons, and beam the data back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, for at that time no earth satellite had ever gone beyond Mars, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Eye Is On The Sparrow Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 23, 2015

Jesus urges us not to underestimate our worth or our work, but to realize we have our origin in God, our destiny with God and our lives constantly under the care of God.

MATTHEW 10: 29-33 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW All efforts aimed at educating, healing, and caring for human beings are based on the assumption that such endeavors are worthwhile. We believe that persons are of value. No one makes much of a stir about the loss of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-33

Denomination: Baptist